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Keruga, the Macrosage
Price tag $0.26

Legendary Creature — Dinosaur Hippo

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Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 13% Cantrips 13% Birthing Pod 9% Ramp 9% Card Draw 6%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Keruga, the Macrosage players are trying out in Blink decks.

Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
+44% Synergy $0.22
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+16% Synergy $6.14

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Keruga, the Macrosage's Blink builds — cards that lean hardest into the Blink theme.

Displace Displace
+81% Synergy $0.27
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+80% Synergy $3.05
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+66% Synergy $0.25
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+64% Synergy $26.45
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+64% Synergy $3.99
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+64% Synergy $1.85
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+63% Synergy $0.33
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+61% Synergy $2.09
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+48% Synergy $2.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $3.52

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Blink plan in Keruga, the Macrosage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+66% Synergy $5.25
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+49% Synergy $1.12
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+49% Synergy $0.33
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+47% Synergy $0.12
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+47% Synergy $0.22
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+47% Synergy $0.35
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+46% Synergy $2.40
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+46% Synergy $6.12
Tishana, Voice of Thunder Tishana, Voice of Thunder
+45% Synergy $0.39
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+44% Synergy $2.52
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+33% Synergy $0.39
Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
+33% Synergy $0.20
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+32% Synergy $0.35
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+32% Synergy $1.42
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+31% Synergy $1.27
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+31% Synergy $0.82
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+31% Synergy $2.23
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+30% Synergy $2.79
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+30% Synergy $1.32
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+28% Synergy $0.31
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+28% Synergy $4.75
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+28% Synergy $3.31
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.32
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+28% Synergy $0.28
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+28% Synergy $3.76
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+27% Synergy $0.19
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+21% Synergy $0.30
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+20% Synergy $13.25
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+19% Synergy $2.02
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+16% Synergy $11.60
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+16% Synergy $1.26
Thragtusk Thragtusk
+16% Synergy $0.27
Scholar of the Ages Scholar of the Ages
+16% Synergy $0.17
Scrapshooter Scrapshooter
+16% Synergy $0.41
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+16% Synergy $0.61
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+16% Synergy $0.45
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+16% Synergy $3.35
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+16% Synergy $0.64
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+15% Synergy $0.32
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+14% Synergy $31.80
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+14% Synergy $14.34
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
+13% Synergy $0.24
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+12% Synergy $6.71
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+12% Synergy $2.21
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+11% Synergy $4.84
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+11% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.30
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+4% Synergy $0.49
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+3% Synergy $0.33

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Keruga, the Macrosage's Blink deck ahead.

Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+66% Synergy $0.94
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+48% Synergy $0.39
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+33% Synergy $11.94
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+33% Synergy $3.98
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+32% Synergy $7.44
Blur Blur
+31% Synergy $0.40
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+31% Synergy $5.23
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+31% Synergy $0.35
Evacuation Evacuation
+28% Synergy $0.32
Resculpt Resculpt
+28% Synergy $0.28
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+26% Synergy $49.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $6.91
Disappearing Act Disappearing Act
+17% Synergy $0.14
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+16% Synergy $0.79
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+16% Synergy $0.26
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+16% Synergy $1.03
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+16% Synergy $10.51
Refute Refute
+15% Synergy $0.25
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.49
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+15% Synergy $1.88
Disallow Disallow
+15% Synergy $1.80
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+15% Synergy $19.19
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+15% Synergy $0.31
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+14% Synergy $0.41
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+14% Synergy $0.25
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+14% Synergy $3.36
Rewind Rewind
+14% Synergy $0.55
Unwind Unwind
+14% Synergy $0.98
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+13% Synergy $4.58
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+12% Synergy $8.67
Voidslime Voidslime
+12% Synergy $0.65
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $3.83
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+6% Synergy $2.84
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.32
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.91
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.31
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.32
Beast Within Beast Within
-32% Synergy $0.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Blink game plan forward for Keruga, the Macrosage.

Splash Portal Splash Portal
+30% Synergy $0.32
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+26% Synergy $0.25
Mitotic Manipulation Mitotic Manipulation
+17% Synergy $0.37
Ecological Appreciation Ecological Appreciation
+16% Synergy $0.64
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+16% Synergy $0.56
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+16% Synergy $0.34
Praetor's Counsel Praetor's Counsel
+16% Synergy $2.35
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+16% Synergy $0.27
Step Through Step Through
+16% Synergy $0.26
Uncage the Menagerie Uncage the Menagerie
+16% Synergy $1.00
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+15% Synergy $1.30
Primal Might Primal Might
+15% Synergy $0.26
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+15% Synergy $0.28
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+15% Synergy $3.49
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+14% Synergy $3.51
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+14% Synergy $4.62
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+14% Synergy $4.76
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+14% Synergy $47.58
Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+13% Synergy $0.35
Regrowth Regrowth
+13% Synergy $0.41
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+12% Synergy $1.38
Fabricate Fabricate
+11% Synergy $10.13
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $31.59
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $4.48
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+7% Synergy $0.37
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $6.78
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $1.20
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $5.03
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-15% Synergy $2.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-23% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Keruga, the Macrosage Blink decks.

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+33% Synergy $1.62
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+28% Synergy $34.97
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+28% Synergy $6.93
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+17% Synergy $6.08
Seal of the Guildpact Seal of the Guildpact
+17% Synergy $0.45
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+16% Synergy $18.33
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+16% Synergy $0.41
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+16% Synergy $1.67
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+16% Synergy $2.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $4.67
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+15% Synergy $0.56
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+7% Synergy $67.43

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Blink strategy in Keruga, the Macrosage decks.

Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+31% Synergy $5.63
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+31% Synergy $5.62
Spelunking Spelunking
+28% Synergy $4.60
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+28% Synergy $3.26
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+27% Synergy $1.66
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+27% Synergy $13.16
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+25% Synergy $0.60
Exploration Exploration
+21% Synergy $33.39
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+16% Synergy $0.30
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+16% Synergy $0.38
Paradox Zone Paradox Zone
+15% Synergy $1.18
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+15% Synergy $3.41
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+15% Synergy $6.10
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+15% Synergy $0.23
Abundance Abundance
+15% Synergy $2.22
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+14% Synergy $2.36
Copy Land Copy Land
+14% Synergy $1.19
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+13% Synergy $2.91
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+12% Synergy $2.17
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+12% Synergy $2.52
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+11% Synergy $14.22
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+11% Synergy $2.09
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $2.54
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-1% Synergy $0.50

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Keruga, the Macrosage's Blink game plan.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+28% Synergy $9.36
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+27% Synergy $0.63

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Keruga, the Macrosage Blink decks.

War Room War Room
+32% Synergy $5.79
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+32% Synergy $1.08
Mariposa Military Base Mariposa Military Base
+17% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+16% Synergy $1.80
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+16% Synergy $0.33
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+16% Synergy $8.78
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+16% Synergy $5.53
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+16% Synergy $0.39
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+16% Synergy $2.02
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+16% Synergy $0.16
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+15% Synergy $28.30
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+15% Synergy $2.51
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.43
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+15% Synergy $0.75
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+15% Synergy $0.71
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+14% Synergy $0.38
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $16.22
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+11% Synergy $50.54
Rivendell Rivendell
+11% Synergy $1.69
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $1.07
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $1.46
Vesuva Vesuva
+11% Synergy $3.64
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+11% Synergy $5.82
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $1.97
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+10% Synergy $0.48
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+10% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.09
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Keruga, the Macrosage's Blink strategy.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+46% Synergy $5.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $2.59
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+17% Synergy $0.30
Khalni Gem Khalni Gem
+17% Synergy $0.26
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+16% Synergy $0.39
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+16% Synergy $13.95
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+16% Synergy $1.51
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+15% Synergy $0.62
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-5% Synergy $0.47
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-13% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-30% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-47% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Keruga, the Macrosage's Blink decks.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+46% Synergy $6.12
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+28% Synergy $0.25
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+28% Synergy $7.10
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+26% Synergy $32.42
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+25% Synergy $0.24
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+24% Synergy $18.06
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+24% Synergy $37.29
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
+24% Synergy $0.29
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+23% Synergy $12.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+23% Synergy $20.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+23% Synergy $15.97
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+22% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $6.91
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $35.90
Aether Hub Aether Hub
+17% Synergy $0.16
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+16% Synergy $0.33
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+16% Synergy $0.29
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.49
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+14% Synergy $0.36
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+14% Synergy $1.54
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+14% Synergy $10.44
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+14% Synergy $0.24
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+13% Synergy $0.37
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+13% Synergy $9.55
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+12% Synergy $6.71
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $51.14
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+12% Synergy $1.44
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+9% Synergy $0.61
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $28.70
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+7% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $6.78
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+3% Synergy $8.91
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+2% Synergy
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+1% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.23
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-2% Synergy $6.12
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.11
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-9% Synergy $4.44
Forest Forest
-12% Synergy $0.08
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-12% Synergy $0.98
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-13% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-21% Synergy $0.28
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-23% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Keruga, the Macrosage: Blink.

Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Vannifar, Evolved Enigma Vannifar, Evolved Enigma
Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
Omega, Heartless Evolution Omega, Heartless Evolution
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Jill, Shiva's Dominant
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Kodama of the East Tree Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Kodama of the East Tree
The Third Doctor Rose Noble The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Raised by Giants Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
The Third Doctor Jo Grant The Third Doctor // Jo Grant
Edgar, King of Figaro Edgar, King of Figaro
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Thrasios, Triton Hero Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Loot, the Pathfinder Loot, the Pathfinder
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
Gretchen Titchwillow Gretchen Titchwillow
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
Zimone, All-Questioning Zimone, All-Questioning
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Acolyte of Bahamut Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Acolyte of Bahamut
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Hardy Outlander Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Hardy Outlander
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
Soramaro, First to Dream Soramaro, First to Dream
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces